Argentina has removed its ambassador to Haiti from his post over a tweet that angered Jewish groups earlier this month, JTA reported Friday.

On Argentina’s National Army Day, Pedro Von Eyken tweeted, “Today is the Day of the Argentine Army, that of General José de San Martín and many others who gave it glory and honor. Created more than 200 years ago, it had many more illustrious moments than controversial ones. As the son of a German officer of World War II, I salute the Army on its day.”

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